Submitted by AliaK on Tue, 17/02/2004 - 21:14
camera obscura returns on Monday 1 March 2004 with another series of screenings of interesting and experimental screen works. http://obscura.lanfranchis.com
Submitted by AliaK on Sun, 28/12/2003 - 10:52
Stealth Magazine is a quality hip hop magazine focussing on Australian and international hip hop artists and culture. There is an active forum plus interviews with Australian and International hip hop artists & bands on http://www.stealthmag.com
Submitted by AliaK on Sat, 27/12/2003 - 18:02
BLU FM 89.1 (Blue Mountains community radio) is holding its third demo competition. The station is now calling for talented musicians who would like to have the chance to be heard on radio and included in a CD compilation. visit www.blufm.org.au for more details
Submitted by AliaK on Sat, 20/12/2003 - 13:52
Arts West is a Western Sydney arts organisation
Submitted by AliaK on Mon, 24/11/2003 - 20:55
This 3-day short course starting Dec 1, aims to enhance the participants` photographic skills and increase their understanding of the way photographs are incorporated within the printed page. The course is designed to run over one week, with classes on Mon, Wed & Fri and practical assignments set for Tue & Thu. Topics covered include: composition and light; photographic critique; ways to photograph people on the street; professional and ethical issues around photojournalistic work; use of flash; getting the best from a modest range of equipment; professional photojournalism; marketing strategies - and others.
Submitted by AliaK on Mon, 17/11/2003 - 12:50
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Submitted by AliaK on Sat, 01/11/2003 - 20:15
Vision Four 5 announce new gigs and releases
When word reached me a week ago that Vision Four 5 were back on the gigging scene again, a shiver went up my spine and a rush of excitement went through me. This was the band that way back in 90-96 or so belted out tracks such as "Everything You Need", "Cyberphobia", "Purple Lamp" and released two albums "Texture" and "Humid" on Volition, the Australian label that typified the Australian electronic / dance music sound at the time. Vision Four 5 were one of the forerunners of this period, combining both music, lyrics and undeniably amazingly interactive graphics using the Amiga 'Mandala' system which provided real-time triggers for sounds and visuals during their energetic live performances. The interactive component of their live performances set them apart from all other Australian bands of the time, and I would even go far as to say from the majority of bands who currently perform these days. I spoke to Noel Burgess from the band about his upcoming gigs, music and some ideas about what makes him who he is today.Vision Four 5 announce new gigs and releases
Submitted by AliaK on Sat, 01/11/2003 - 20:05
Chats with NSW DJs and judges on this years battle
NSW DMC Solo Competition Finals + Interviews with DJ Nino Brown, DJ Subway, DJ Centrix
Saturday July 13th, 2002
Metro Theatre, Sydney
Turntablists are an interesting breed of DJ. They are not like the usual club/dance party/rave DJ who are known for seamlessly mixing one record into the next to create a piece of music which lasts the length of the night and keeps people dancing from go to woe. Turntablists have a few extra tricks up their sleeves which set them apart from the rest. People often crowd around to gaze and amaze at what they are doing. Their hands fly over the mixer and records as they pause now and then to touch the platter or adjust the pitch to create those recognisable percussive sounds whilst scratching, beat juggling and performing technical moves. These guys & gals use the turntable as their instrument. New songs are created on the fly from the conglomeration of beats, riffs, and vocal samples of the records they are cutting between. The resulting piece of music often has a theme, tells a story, or disses other DJs in the process (albeit ususally in jest these days).
Submitted by AliaK on Sat, 01/11/2003 - 19:42
freeNRG : notes from the edge of the dance floor - AliaK
AliaK spoke with Graham St John regarding his new book about Australian electronic music community, travelling sound systems and DiY party culture.
GRAHAM ST JOHN : EDITOR AND COMPILER OF "freeNRG : notes from the edge of the dance floor" @ FRIGID (HOPETOUN HOTEL, SYDNEY)
SUNDAY 17 MARCH
Submitted by AliaK on Tue, 21/10/2003 - 22:56
Wednesday October 29th - 7:30 pm : MULTI AWARD WINNING FILM EDITOR JILL BILCOCK ASE, one of the creative forces behind the BAZ LUHRMANN "Red Curtain Trilogy" STRICTLY BALLROOM, ROMEO + JULIET and MOULIN ROUGE, plus ROAD TO PERDITION, THE DISH, MURIEL'S WEDDING, EVIL ANGELS, HEAD ON, ELIZABETH and most recently JAPANESE STORY. http://www.popcorntaxi.com.au
Submitted by AliaK on Tue, 14/10/2003 - 22:31
SATURDAY 18 & SUNDAY 19 OCTOBER : This weekend, Chris Auty, CEO of major UK production and finance outfit, The Film Consortium, will join leading Australian film industry players to examine problems confronting the industry and explore solutions, with emphasis on niche markets, at the Australian Film Television and Radio School (AFTRS). Visit http://www.aftrs.edu.au for details.
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